Ironing cord holder



. Oct. 5, 1948.' Q E,l CAMPBELL 2,450,714

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Patented Oct. 5, `1948 UNITED IA,srli'riss y 12,450,714 v y Y IRONING?CORD'LIIOLDER Garrett ErCampbell, Modesto, Calif.

Application May 3, 1945, Serial No. 591,736

1 Claim.

This invention relates `to an ironing cord holder, and more particularlyto such a device adapted to be used in conjunction with an electriciron.

The primary object of this invention is the provision of an improvedironing cord holder adapted to be attached to or associated with anironing board or similar device, for the purpose of holding the ironingcord of an electric iron in relatively elevated position, and relativelytaut regardless of the position of the iron on the board in order tokeep the cord out of contact with the clothes or other articles beingironed.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of such a deviceprovidedwith resilient means, and a pivotally secured rod orcord-supporting member, adapted to follow the longitudinal path ofmovement of the iron, the resilient means serving to bias the same toupright position when the iron is relatively close to the pivotal pointthereof, in order to maintain the cord relatively taut throughout theironing operation, and maintain the same elevated and out of the way ofthe operator and out of contact to the articles being ironed.

Still another object resides in the provision of such a device whichwill be sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and enicient inoperation, and relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture,assemble, and install.

Other objects will in part be obvious and in part be pointed out as thedescription of the invention proceeds and shown in the accompanyingdrawing, wherein there is disclosed a preferred embodiment of thisinventive concept.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters denote like partsthroughout the several views,

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of one form of device embodying thisinventive concept, shown in association with an ironing board and anelectric iron, certain diierent positions of adjustment being indicatedby dotted lines,

Figure 2 is an enlarged side elevational view of the device of theinstant invention, and

Figure 3 is an end elevational view of the device disclosed in Figure 1.

Having reference now particularly to Figure 1, there is shown at I-'Ilan ironing board, adapted to be supported by legs I I, pivoted in theconventional manner, as at I2, providing a folding ironing board, and anelectric iron I3 including a handle I4, a socket I5, and a cord I6provided at one extremity with a plug I1 adapted to engage the socket Iand extending to any suitable desired source of electrical current (notshown).

The device of the instant invention comprises an upright member 20,which terminates at its lower extremity in a bracket 2|, one leg ofwhich, 22, is provided with a threaded aperture, through which extends aset-screw 23 provided with a head 24. The outer extremity of theset-screw 23 includes oiiset portion 25 forming a handle, whereby thesame may be readily turned.

The upper portion of the upright 20 carries a ,screw 26, forming apivotpoint about which extends a loop 2l `of a rod 28 of wire -or the like.The rod 28 is provided with a helical intermediate portion 23, and analigned helical tip 30 at its upper extremity, still a third helicallyround portion SI being provided at the lower extremity. A compressionspring 32 is secured at one end to the extremity of the helically woundportion 3|, and at its -other end to the ou'ter extremity 33 of aprojecting lug 34 suitably secured in any desired manner, as by weldingto the upright 23. The inner extremity of the lug 3l! terminates in anupstanding flange or projection 35, adapted to be juxtaposed to one ofthe coils of the helical membei' 3|. f

.From the foregoing, the operation of the device should now be readilyunderstandable. The oord IB is inserted through the helical loops 3 I,29 and 30, as best shown in Figure 1, and thence extended to the socketI5 of the iron. When the iron is re1- atively close to the supportingmember 20, it will be readily understood that the rod 23 remains invertical position. However, as the iron is moved tow-ard the end of theVironing board Ill, or to the positions shown in dotted lines in Figure1, it will be readily understood that the rod 2B is pivoted about thepivot point 26, against the bias of the spring 32, thus extending therelative effective length of the cord but at the same time holding thesame taut. Conversely, as the iron is moved backwardly toward themember'll and its associated rod 28, the spring 32 serves to bias therod to an upright position, still maintaining the rel-atiVe 'tautness ofthe cord and holding the same well above the garments being ironed.

From the foregoing, it will now be seen that there is herein provided animproved device accomplishing all of the objects of this invention, andothers, including many advantages of great practical utility andcommercial importance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as manymodifications may be made .in the embodiment hereinbefore shown anddescribed, it is to be understood that all mat- -ter herein is to beinterpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.

I claim:

In a. support for an ironing cord, an upright having a side lug halfwayup its length, means for securing said upright to an ironing board, anupwardly extending stii rod pivotally secured to the upper end of saidupright, means on said rod for securing said cord longitudinallythereto, said means including a plurality of helical coils formed insaid rod one of said coils situated at each end and one intermediarythereof,` a helical spring normally biasing said rod toward uprightposition, the ends of said spring being secured respectively to said lugand the lowermost of said coils and stop means on said lug precludingthe pivotal 4 movement of said rod beyond substantially verticalposition in the direction of bias of said spring.

GARRE'II E. CANIPBELL.

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